Numerous guests praised the hotel's proximity to downtown and shopping

The hotel's staff were complimented on their friendly and helpful service

Several lodgers enjoyed the quality and variety of the free breakfast

The rooms were found to be clean and comfortable by several travellers

Cons

A few guests reported small rooms and no in-room TVs

Freebies

Free Wi-Fi

Free Breakfast

Free Parking

Rooms

Adults

Kids

Kids' Ages

Editor's Review

Updated Mar 20, 2014

Overview

Located about a 5-minute drive from Ottawa's city centre and the nearest Trans-Canada Highway on-ramp, Australis Guest House is suitable for travellers who prefer a centrally located B&B with free Wi-Fi, a free breakfast and easy highway access.

Each of this smoke-free hotel's guest rooms comes equipped with a balcony, free Wi-Fi, a fan, a mini-fridge and a private or shared bathroom with a hair dryer. The hotel is not wheelchair accessible. Pets are not permitted.

The hotel also offers a complimentary breakfast, guest laundry and free parking.

The University of Ottawa is roughly a 12-minute walk away, while Rideau Centre offers shopping 4 minutes away by car. Parliament Hill is about a 6-minute drive from the hotel and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) is a 16-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)

The majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with much praise going to the hotel's location, staff, breakfast and rooms.

Numerous guests praised the hotel's location, finding it close to the Rideau Canal, downtown Ottawa, public transit, shopping, restaurants, the University of Ottawa, Parliament Hill and Sandy Hill. One patron noted, "Conveniently located, the Australis is walking distance to Byward Market, Rideau Center as well as University of Ottawa where you can access to various buses including route 97 that takes you to the airport in 20min".

The hotel's staff were the source of many compliments by reviewers, who characterized them as friendly, efficient and helpful with recommendations and directions. One guest mentioned, "It was really my interactions with Brian and Carol that account for a 5 PLUS rating. Both are helpful, genuine, passionate about making their guests experience the best possible experience, and knowledgeable about their great city".

Several guests were pleased with the hotel's breakfast, describing it as excellent, delicious and filling. One guest remarked, "Breakfast each morning round a shared table was very enjoyable and very tasty, a good selection of fruit, eggs in lots of styles, waffles and home made scones and jams and they know how to make a proper pot of tea!".

The hotel's accommodations were enjoyed by several lodgers. They described their rooms as clean, cozy, comfortable, spacious and quiet. A few travellers had complaints about their lodgings, however (see below).